Cats are frequently considered to be independent creatures.

Most cats stay outside by themselves all day, coming inside only to eat and use the litter box. They are remarkably low-maintenance as a result.

But if you don’t regularly clean some cats’ fur, it can get out of control and become a problem.

Hidey the cat’s owner was unable to properly care for her, thus she went years without being groomed.

When animal rescuers eventually rescued her, her hair was so thick that she resembled an octopus.

The cat’s owner, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, was moved to a nursing facility. They called the Pittsburgh Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center when they noticed Hidey there.

Hidey may have gone up to two years without any treatment, according to animal experts. Some of the hair had a length of 6 to 8 inches.

Hidey was assisted out of her matted fur by the veterinarian Jenn Levitzki, who posted a video of the procedure on Facebook. “Hidey has the worse matting I have ever seen; she has dreadlocks.” she added in the video.

Before the procedure, Hidey was put to sleep to make her more comfortable.

According to a Facebook post on the shelter’s website, “She suffered from severe matting (dreadlocks, really), the likes of which had been neglected for years,” according to People.

“Our Medical team shaved off the pounds of intertwined fur from her body &, needless to say, this cat is feeling so much better now!”

Hidey moved in with a distant ancestor of her previous owner.

Hidey could have stayed healthy if she had received the proper care.

This tale serves as a reminder of the significance of calling on our elderly friends and their animals.

Please feel free to distribute this to help us remember to take care of our elderly relatives and neighbors.

It’s wonderful to visit and say hello to your former neighbors every now and again. By doing this, you can make sure both they and their dogs are doing fine.

If you don’t inquire, there’s no way to know if they’re struggling.

Please Share your family and friends on this incredible rescue story!